Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Emerald Lakes.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
68
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Emerald Lakes, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
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Skill Distribution
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Hit 30 balls and count how many balls end at which gate (to test for dispersion).
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Emerald Lakes.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe F. Obringer
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Emerald Lakes hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Programs
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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% match to course practice profileHit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Emerald Lakes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Sand
Can you fly it out and stop it close?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Short Game · Pitch
See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand 10–25 Yds
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Driving Range · Driver
Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
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Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Emerald Lakes and what to expect.
Players often find Emerald Lakes technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Emerald Lakes is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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